Paddle-ball-game apparatus



Sept. 7 Q1926. 1,598,896 4 A. L. THOMPSON! PADDILE BALL GAME APPARATUS I Filed Jan. 2. 1925 6 mvz-zmok eflndrew L.T/zmnpson ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 7, 19 26.

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Annr riw L. 'rrrorrrsori, or SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.

' BADDLE-BALL-GAME APPARATUS.

Application; filed January 2, 1925. Serial No. 49.

My invention relates to paddle ball game apparatus and the objects of the invention are to provide a snnple and inexpensive game of skill simulating the well known game of base ball. The game.- may be. played by in or out of doors, and is in pleasure and amusement as well as to pro? any number of persons, young or old, either tended to afford vide bodily movement and beneficial exercise for the players. 5

With the above an d other" objects in view which'will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of the novel arrangement, combination and adaptation of parts herinafter described and claimed.

These objects are accomplished by devices illustrated in the'accompanying drawings; wherein Figure -1 is a view in perspective of the apparatus embodying the features of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a ,plan View sh idea as adapted to a different scoring; and

Fig. 3 is a vi vertical sectlon s the pockets.

Referring to owing the same system of eW in central longitudinal howing the ball in one of.

the drawings throughout which like reference numerals designate like parts, base memb the numeral 5 indicates a paddle or er that is provided with a handle member 6. .For the purpose of combining strength, durablhty andlightnesssaid paddle is preferably made of three-ply veneered Wood.

The paddle member plurality of shallow saucer positioned as to represent a mond on a miniature scale.

jacent the ha rneral 7, is the clockwise dlrecti first base, the numeral 9 5 is provided with a like pockets so base ball dia- The pocket adiidle, as designated by the nu home plate, and in counter on the numeral 8 indicates second base,

and the numeral 10"third base.

For the purpose of adding interest and zest to the game I have provided a plurality of standing pins or pegs' 11' that are driven or screwed'i'nto the base member the bases andslightly' outside ath or line between same.

pine

is placed between 5 between One s and.

thedir ct 7 that such changes and between second and third base respectively while two are: positioned between entlv set forth.

' third base and home plate for reasons pres- The game is played with a ball member 12 preferably made of rubber or other resilientmaterial. v.

The player holds the paddle the handle in one hand and bounces the ball with the other hand on a table,

sidewalkhen the ball rebounds it is caught on the paddle and by slight manipulation is caused to settle in the pocket 7 or home plate.

' In'order to move It will be understood that the ball must i be brought to a standstill in each pocket,

each of the pins 11.

ball passing closer to member particularly between and that same must pass on the outside of This necessitates the the edge of the paddle third base and .home plate where two pins are stationed and thus makes the game more diiiicult to play successfully.

If the ballv fall's oif the paddle, or if the player touches the. ball, or causes the ball to enter any pocket outof regular consecutive order he is out and the paddle passes to the next player. The first person, or side provided partners are playing, who score one hundred points will win the game.

InFig. 2 of the drawings the, characters designated by the numeral 13 represent playing card denominations, and 1t wlll be apparent that the game may be readily adapted to such card gamesas bridge whist or the like bysimply using scores and points adaptable. thereto.

lVhile I have'described 7 someparticularity it will be understood that e .1, s W within em...

the invention with V Ifintend no limitations exceptin so far as are imposed by the 1 app ed claim, and

orted A paddle ball game apparatus comprising 5 a paddle member having ahandle, said member having saucer like pockets arranged A. D. 1924.

to simulate a base ball diamond, a plurality of pins disposed between said pockets outside the lines between same in consecutive order, and a resilient ball member substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 18th day of December ANDREW L. THOMPSON 

